Barren in form

Take Barren Lands to prove too good for his rivals in the Tote Hurdle (Showcase Handicap) at Fontwell today

Take Barren Lands to prove too good for his rivals in the Tote Hurdle (Showcase Handicap) at Fontwell today. Kevin Bishop's five-year-old has been in good form of late, winning two of his last three starts and appears to be still on the upgrade.

This extra two and a half furlongs should not pose a problem for the improving Barren Lands.

Storm Tiger has not always looked the easiest of rides but can land his third race of the season in the Sidlesham Handicap Chase.

Josh Gifford's Ins And Outs can confirm the promise shown on his debut last month, when the gelding finished a five-length second to Phardante Flyer at Wincanton, with victory in the European Breeders Fund Chichester 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier).

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At Newcastle the best bet on the card looks to be Golden Chimes in the St Modwen Novices' Hurdle.

Judged on his fair third to Plumbob last time Rasin Standards can take the Brandling House Conditional Jockeys' Selling Handicap Hurdle for in-form trainer Mary Reveley.

Aberkeen is running well and looks a good bet to follow up a recent course and distance win in the Bet Direct On Racing Channel Text Page 372 Handicap over seven furlongs at Southwell.